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Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Offers Holiday Recycling Tips

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 23:00:04 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Now that the presents are open, people are looking for places to drop off their holiday waste.

Oneida-Herkimer SWA: "Recycle Your Holiday Trash"

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:28:14 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority is asking residents to be a little greener this holiday season.

For two weeks after Christmas, people are encouraged to recycle their old wrapping paper, instead of throwing it away with the rest of their trash

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Are You Going to Use a Real Christmas Tree This Year? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:06:07 +0000

While the smell of pine is every bit as much of a part of Christmas as candy canes and your drunk Uncle Marvin, the majority of Americans will be opting for a tree of the fake plastic variety this year.

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Local Christmas Tree Sales Up

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:41:42 +0000

Sauquoit, NY (WIBX) – A longer selling season, combined with excellent weather, has allowed for higher than expected christmas tree sales so far this year. Omar Massoud, owner of Massoud’s Tree Farm in Sauquoit, believes the still weak economy has brought on a sense of nostalgia, bringing in new customers to buy trees. “Young families [...]

Holiday Fire Hazards

WIBX — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:26:35 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The holiday season is a time for celebration but also a time for increased fire risks according to the National Fire Protection Association. The non-profit agency is leading the national campaign to raise awareness about the dangers candles, Christmas trees, holiday decorations and especially cooking present.

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